Child or young person does not understand or use social rules of communication

Examples of strategies or provision that could be used to support.

Provisions and/or strategies

  • Use modelling / role play.
  • Implement small group sessions such as Circle of friends.
  • Use social stories.
  • Give prompts – symbols, signing systems.
  • Use visual supports for routines. For example, Now (you are doing this) and Next (you are going to be doing that) boards.